Web databases and data-oriented design

The database is an essential component in most Web applications. Web databases provide data storage and search ability. Without a database to write to and read from, there would be no way to maintain data persistence. Each time a user logged off their data would be lost. Good data architecture provides much more than mere data persistence, however. In today's application environment, users generate enormous amounts of data. Processing big data and turning it into useful information for the user requires application developers to take on a data-oriented design mentality.

Free Handbook: Java App Development in the Cloud

Software engineers are approaching development and enterprise design in an entirely new way, thanks to the cloud. In this expert handbook, explore how your peers are leveraging the cloud to streamline app lifecycle management, save money, and make production and security more efficient.

Evaluate Web databases and data-oriented design Vendors & Products

In order to choose the right big data analysis tools, it’s important to understand the transactional and analytical data processing requirements of your systems and choose accordingly. Continue Reading